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Every Vote Must Count, Let’s Keep The Power On!

The following press statement was issued by the Detroit Branch NAACP President Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony.

DETROIT (August 7, 2018) – The Detroit Branch NAACP has received several complaints regarding power shortages at various polling locations. This has resulted in machines being unable to function properly and individuals not being able to cast their ballots. Polling locations identified in Detroit are McKenzie Middle School, Zion Chapel, Woodbridge Elementary, Gompers Elementary, and Lasky Recreation Center. We have also received reports from the city of Dearborn regarding Nowlin Elementary and Howard Elementary schools.

This is unacceptable and must not create further apathy among the citizens in their effort to exercise their voting rights. This situation further demonstrates the need not only for updated machinery and technology, but to maintain as an alternative updated and available paper ballots. The assurance of a paper ballot in circumstances like this can help re-affirm to the voter that their vote will be counted. When one considers the challenge in getting people to the polls, there must not be any obstacle, stumbling block, or barrier that will prevent their access to the ballot.